Scope
Description
Hogwarts seeks a trusted supplier of enchanted security solutions to protect its grounds, students, and magical assets against evolving threats. The contractor will provide wards, charms, guardianship spells, and advisory support to reinforce castle defences, ensuring safety during both ordinary school life and extraordinary magical crises.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Some details of extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Full details about this procurement can be accessed at https://dev.proquro.co.uk/Suppliers/Tenders/Details?id=1831
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Dark Arts History Check | Quality |
Weighting description
The score achieved at the ITT stage will contribute 70% towards the supplier's final overall score, with the remaining 30% allocated to the Presentations & Demonstrations stage
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Some description of CFP
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Some justification
Contracting authority
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBX-2693-ZRLV
82 Clove Way
Dudley
HP123DD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Albus Dumbledore
Telephone: 01189861212
Email: info@mastersoftware.co.uk
Website: https://www.hogwarts.magic
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government